Great topic Michael.I am a fellow investor south of you, in the Bowling Green/Nashville area.My day job isn't like most.

There is no way on Gods green earth I would rent to anyone who knows this girl on any level.

Are there any red-flag indicators of markets to definitely stay away from or green-flag indicators of markets to definitely pursue?

@Gregory Green @Angela HunterWelcome.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck out the free Bigger Pockets Real Estate Guide http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.Good LuckPaul

Here's my greenness coming out.

@Nate Green I guess it would depend on your personal reasons for going to an open house, are you just trying to learn the inventory and see what's out there, are you trying to find an educated agent to work with, are you trying to get finish out ideas for your own property, etc.The listing agent should be able to give you details on the house specs and general info on the neighborhood, beyond that I'm not sure what other info you could gain regarding your REI education from a listing agent at an open house.

They are all saying that since we are in escrow and all ducks are in row, the lending bank which is Green Tree will not have any issue as the bank would rather prefer to have its money than relist the property.Questions1.Is the property purchase closed technically just not recorded ?

A google search works well....that's how I found a lender that works in both Milwaukee and Green Bay...using the obvious search words.Of course BP has a hard money lender locator tool in the RESOURCES tab as well.

I like green funerals, but they will dislike that idea even more.

What are some of the BIGGEST green flags when you consider a home?